[Fish]

Got this from a friend of mine, so I'm spreading the word. This impacts both rafting and kayaking. If you love boating in Colorado, call or email that you spend your tourist dollars in their state/district, but you'll have to go elsewhere if Colorado rivers aren't open to paddlers.

Thanks,
Fish

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Hey guys. I'm writing you because there is a house bill going before the Colorado Legislation on Monday that seriously affects all river rafting in Colorado. There is a developer on the Taylor river that is trying to keep people from rafting or kayaking the river where his property runs. The outfitters are bringing forth a bill to try to keep rivers in Colorado open for rafting. If this bill does not pass, rafting could be ended on all rivers in the state.

Here's how you can help: Call or email one of the legislators and let them know that you want the bill to be passed. I'm posting the important people to contact, and a sample script for calling. Please give them a call and let these guys know how important this bill is to the entire state of Colorado, as well as its tourists.



Sample Phone script (and email) to legislator/s:



HI this is ____________ . (identify your business, or that you're employed by ____ business)



I wanted to ask you to Vote Yes on House Bill 1188 the Colorado River Outfitters Viability Act.



As you may know already river rafting contributes over 140 million a year to Colorado’s tourism economy and employs many people locally. (including myself - if true)



We need your help to stay in business and keep Colorado’s Rivers open!



(Add a personal note here- about your business, why this matters, the local economy counts on you , i need a job etc.. )



(If you get a live person:) ASK how is Rep._________(name) planning on voting on this issues? (Wait for answer)



(If you get voicemail:) Leave a message - please Vote Yes on House Bill 1188 the Colorado River Outfitters Viability Act, it’s about jobs and our tourism economy. (personal note)



Thank you _________(your name & #)


LEGISLATORS TO CALL THIS WEEKEND: (phone calls into legislators is the #1 priority) [ if you have additional time send them a quick followup email ]

Rep. Bob Gardner 303-866-2191 bob.gardner.house@state.co.us,
Rep. Steve King 303-866-3068 Steve.king.house@state.co.us,
Rep. BJ Nikkel 303-866-2907 rep.nikkel@gmail.com,
Rep. Beth McCann 303-866-2959, beth.mccann.house@state.co.us,
Rep. Claire Levy 303-866-2578, claire.levy.house@state.co.us,


Learn more about the effort/ background:

At www.croa.org under membership or

http://www.adventureoffice.com/Bill1188.aspx

[Dave]

Ok, I'm sending mine.